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Old 12-01-2005, 01:34 PM   #1
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Where can I get a pvc gate valve online in 1"... all ace hardware had was 3/4 and that caused too much backpressure for the skimmer. thanks, joe
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Old 12-01-2005, 04:23 PM   #2
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i could have sworn these guys would have them. Lowe's is where i get 90% of my PVC parts. HD does not carry the selection they do.

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Old 12-01-2005, 04:42 PM   #3
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Old 12-01-2005, 05:40 PM   #4
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that is just crazy. i followed the plumbing menus and got to the page i posted which does not show any 1" gate valves. yet you have a link that obviously shows them. weird.

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Old 12-01-2005, 06:00 PM   #5
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that is just crazy. i followed the plumbing menus and got to the page i posted which does not show any 1" gate valves. yet you have a link that obviously shows them. weird.

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Old 12-01-2005, 06:03 PM   #6
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Where can I get a pvc gate valve online in 1"... all ace hardware had was 3/4 and that caused too much backpressure for the skimmer. thanks, joe
I dont think a 3/4 in gate valve would cause much if any back presure on your skimmer. Right now you run your skimmer with the ball valve almost closed. I cant seem to find the folder i put the pics of your skimmer in on my computer. Post a recent picture of your skimmer.


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Old 12-01-2005, 06:14 PM   #7
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http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...uct%5Fid=16125

I just got one last week. get the threaded so you can remove it and reuse it. I wish I did that with all my valves.
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Old 12-05-2005, 07:04 PM   #8
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got my gate valve today and hooked it up. SOOOO much better than ball valves for ease of precise adjustments. These are a MUST have for anyone building a diy skimmer and not wanting to pull their hair out trying to get it adjusted right w/ ball valves.
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Old 12-05-2005, 07:16 PM   #9
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I need to get me some of those, glad it's working out for you.
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Old 12-18-2005, 10:20 PM   #11
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Anybody ever try a stop valve? or a knife valve? Both are cheaper. I was just wondering why or why not?
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Old 12-19-2005, 09:45 AM   #12
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Every knife valve on my hot tub leaks a little water when I open or close them. No big deal outside but a bummer on the floor of my livingroom.
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